2,335 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Wirral are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,335 registered food businesses for Wirral. Of these, 2,224 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 27 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | CH62 7AL | 0 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Masonic Hall | CH45 7LU | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| MES-Cuts | CH41 4DB | 0 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| AC superstore ltd | CH45 4QN | 1 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| BEBINGTON food and wine convenience | CH63 7LA | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Booze And News | CH63 7NX | 1 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Capitol Chinese Restaurant | CH41 6AE | 1 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Elachi | CH45 4QW | 1 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Farm Fresh Meats Ltd | CH41 2QQ | 1 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Golden Phoenix | CH49 4LX | 1 | Aug 02, 2026 |
| Jade | CH49 2PG | 1 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| KP STORES | CH42 3XE | 1 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| La Luce Del Sole | CH63 7RE | 1 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Leasowe Golf Club | CH46 3RD | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Low Slow and Dough | CH43 5TG | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,635 food businesses in Wirral with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Wirral depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.